New Year’s Resolutions

Like everyone else I make New Year’s resolutions. This year though I am making mine more career oriented. Every year they usually are but this year I really plan to amp it up and be more focused. I really want to bring things to the next level. So, here are my resolutions for 2017:

Become Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder

I am currently DEV401 certified. In 2018 the certification is going away. I plan on taking the transition exam to be Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder.

Become Salesforce Certified Community Cloud Consultant

I want to get another certification. I have been working a great deal with Salesforce Communities for the past couple of years. It seems logical to attempt this certification as I feel strongly that it will just continue to grow.

Spend 3-5 days a week on Trailhead

Trailhead is a great resource for learning all things Salesforce. I have spent some time on the site on personal learning but not enough. This year I really plan on going though as many learning trails as possible.

Read more books

I bought a Kindle Voyage recently because I felt I was not reading enough. I wish to read more books in 2017. It will vary between fiction and technical books. Get your read on!

Blog more

One of the main reasons for me blogging is to build my communication skills. At the same time I find I am more engaged with the topics I am writing about. In 2017 I would like to blog more here and build my Salesforce knowledge.

Those are my career resolutions. It’s mainly Salesforce oriented but that’s ok. That’s the space I work in and enjoy quite a bit.

Some general resolutions:

Get to 170 pounds

In 2016 I lost at most 20 pounds. But during the holidays I gained 9 pounds. Too much food. Not enough running. So, in 2017 I plan on going hardcore low carb diet with a healthy dose of running and weights.

Game less

Video games is a great way to whine down a day. Overwatch is my game. But I think I could use that hour or two doing something a bit more productive.